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Chapter 20United States of America Introduction The American Institute of Architects (AIA) A201–2007: Provisions, weaknesses and possible improvement The Initial Decision Maker (IDM) The procedure relating to claims The scope of the IDM’s jurisdiction The initial decision Enforcement Additional remarks Mediation Arbitration Consolidation The involvement of the American Arbitration Association . . . Read more

Chapter 19South Africa Introduction Contractual provisions prescribing adjudication The Principal Building Agreement Enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions The institutional and legislative framework for adjudication Towards statutory adjudication: The Prompt Payment and Adjudication Regulation Conclusion Introduction “Adjudication has found acceptance in the SA construction industry”,1 but “still has some way to go . . . Read more

Chapter 12Ireland The Irish legal system The Constitution of Ireland Dispute resolution in Ireland Conciliation in Ireland Adjudication in Ireland Construction Contracts Act 2013: Some problems anticipated in practice Opportunities to frustrate payment Employer can raise any defence Suspension of work Adjudication in the United Kingdom involves rough justice Implications . . . Read more